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Readability Checker
Clear writing gets read. See your reading level and which sentences to shorten.
Free, no sign-up. Runs in your browser: nothing is uploaded.
How to use Readability Checker
- Paste your text.
- Read the score and grade level.
- Shorten the highlighted sentences.
Features
- Flesch Reading Ease
- Flesch–Kincaid grade level
- Long sentences highlighted
- Average sentence and word length
Private by design
Everything you type is calculated by your browser on this device. Nothing is sent to openWorkstand or anyone else, so the Readability Checker is safe for private and work data, and it keeps working offline once the page has loaded. How local processing works
When to use the Readability Checker
- Make a school essay easier to read.
- Check website copy for plain language.
- Simplify instructions for customers.
Frequently asked questions
What score should I aim for?
For general audiences, aim for 60 or higher (plain English, about grade 8). Academic writing is often 30–50.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser. Nothing you type or open is sent to a server, so it is safe for private and work data, and it keeps working offline once the page has loaded.
Keep working with the result
openWorkstand also includes a free workspace with documents, spreadsheets, tasks, projects and a calendar that save to a folder on your computer.